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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Himanshu Pathak as its new Director General, marking a historic achievement for Indian agricultural leadership. This appointment is a significant milestone, as Dr. Pathak is the first Indian to hold this prestigious position, demonstrating India’s growing influence in the…

Biotalys (Euronext Brussels: BTLS), an innovative AgTech company specializing in protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, has announced the appointment of Kamal El Mernissi as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). With over 15 years of leadership experience across agriculture, sales, and marketing, Mr. El Mernissi will spearhead Biotalys’ efforts to establish strategic partnerships and…

Rovensa Next, a leader in biosolutions, is set to unveil its innovative biocontrol portfolio and sustainable biosolutions at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM 2024) from October 21-23 in Basel, Switzerland. As a Platinum Sponsor, Rovensa Next will present cutting-edge products designed to assist growers from seed to shelf, empowering them to tackle sustainability challenges…

Vestaron Corporation, a trailblazer in sustainable crop protection solutions, has announced a significant new collaboration with ADM. The two companies have entered into a long-term strategic agreement focused on scaling up the production of Vestaron’s peptide-based crop protection products. This partnership represents a major step forward in meeting the rising global demand for sustainable, bio-based…

BASF, a global leader in agricultural solutions, is enhancing its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants from Acadian Plant Health™. This collaboration with the Canadian company, known for its expertise in marine plant harvesting, cultivation, and extraction, aims to deliver innovative crop enhancement technologies to farmers worldwide. The expansion signals BASF’s commitment to providing sustainable…

As the global agriculture industry shifts towards sustainable practices, Syensqo is at the forefront, driving innovation in biological formulation technologies. With the launch of AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus, Syensqo introduces a game-changing solution to the market, addressing one of the industry’s longstanding challenges: the limited shelf life of microbial-based formulations. Revolutionizing Biological Formulations for a Greener…

In a strategic move that reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, Invaio Sciences, a Flagship Pioneering bioplatform company, has announced the appointment of André Andonian as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. The transition follows the decision of Robert Berendes to step down after serving as Chairman since 2019. Berendes will continue…

AcreShield’s AI-powered Yield Optimizer™ is revolutionizing agriculture by tackling the Yield Gap—a critical challenge in crop production. In less than a year, the company has signed over 70 distributors and hundreds of farmers, providing smarter seed selection with guaranteed performance and risk coverage for yield ranges not addressed by traditional crop insurance. With $2.5 million…

BioConsortia has announced that its innovative biofungicide/bactericide, Amara™, has been granted registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With its environmentally sustainable approach, Amara is designed to offer high-value fruit and vegetable producers a powerful solution for controlling foliar diseases. The product provides an effective biological alternative to chemical fungicides, delivering superior efficacy and consistency…